Author Question: All of the following factors have contributed to greater poverty among elderly African Americans ... (Read 59 times)

waynest · **on:** Aug 23, 2018

All of the following factors have contributed to greater poverty among elderly African Americans than elderly whites EXCEPT

a. they did not pay as much into Social Security.
b. they worked predominantly in jobs that offered no pensions.
c. they have limited retirement due to limited employment opportunities when they were younger.
d. they are less likely to look for work after age 65.

Question 2

Compared with other minority elders, African American elders

a. have higher incomes.
b. are less likely to be crime victims.
c. have poorer quality housing.
d. are more likely to be married.